Z1205/152

Male. Lorry driver, brickworks. b. 17.10.1921 SIDE A (00 mins)Born in Brecon. Father, originally form Devonshire, had been a soldier based in army barracks there, but had left and was a civilian lorry driver for a fruit merchant. Lived there until he joined air force aged 19 or 20. Mother was from Neith. (05 mins)He was the only one to go to High School. From 14 - 16 he was a postman-driver delivering to sub post offices. (10 mins)Learned to drive from his father. Never had to pass a driving test. Did RAF initial training in Weston Supermare and then a school teaching aircraft engine fitting. (15 mins)Then became an air gunner on coastal command looking for U-boats (German submarines). Bad memories of friends who died in the war. After the war, after a brief period with the Post Office in Bedford, joined Marston Valley brickworks as a driver. Enjoyed the work and companionship. Met wife at RAF Cranfield, when she was a WAF. (20 mins)Used to drive a 8-wheeler, 7.5 tonnes lorry. (25 mins)After Marston, he drove for a local coach firm, on school transport. Find it hard to remember… (30 mins)End of Side A END OF INTERVIEW. Original Interview 30 mins.

22 August 2002

From: 1920 To: 2002

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brick worker, lorry driver, soldier, post office employee, RAF, German Army, DEATH, wages/conditions, Brecon, Devonshire, CRANFIELD